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Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Report

I am type2 diabetic for the last 10 yrs.Its a very good drug if it suits you.The side effects are horrible when they do ocurr which is frequent.First thing is weight gain.then lethargy and ankle swelling as it retains body water.I would recommend this drug to those who cannot control there BS with oral hypo glycemics.

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3 Stars

Posted 17 months ago (3/10/2014)3

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type I Report

I am type one for 57 years and have been on Lantus for 18 years or when it first came out. Have a lot of lows in the morningss. Guess not eating enough. But with Novolog it works pretty well. Going to try Levemir now. Similar drug.
I take 14 units in AM and 12 units in PM of Lantus and vary N Novolog to cover meals. BS in AM below 70 gets high in PM. I am active playing tennis and golf. But have had a lot of bad insulin reactions over the years.

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4 Stars

Posted 20 months ago (12/4/2013)4

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Report

lantus has helped control my type2 diabetes

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5 Stars

Posted 57 months ago (10/30/2010)5

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Report

Lantus solostar insulin pen controls my blood sugar for a full 24 hours. Its been amazing how well it works for me! I recomend it to any diabetic struggling to control there blood sugar. My numbers are now at normal levels and I feel soo much better! Lantus works great! Just one shot a day and that's it! Its easy to use and painless! Lantus is great.also no lows because lantus dosnt peak like other insulins. Its great!

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4.5 Stars

Posted 58 months ago (10/7/2010)4

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Report

used for two years and a1c decreased from 8 down to 6.

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1 Stars

Posted 69 months ago (10/26/2009)1

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type I Report

I would never recommend Lantus for a girl entering puberty. It made me gain 15lbs when I started it and my bra size went up a few cups.

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4 Stars

Posted 93 months ago (10/19/2007)4

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type I Report

In my opinion, Lantus is overall good for me. For about two years I have been on it, just recently diagnosed, with pre-diabetes since 3 or 4 years, and with regular shots of Humolog, my blood sugar is mostly under control. I have no issues with this, except for the fact my skin sometimes burns horridly from a reaction (I assume that is what this is). My own father uses this, and he's been a diabetic for 45 or so years, and he prefers this over any of his previous insulins in the past. I don't know about others and their opinions, but I am please. The Lantus Opti-clik pen is good for those with low doses or unsure of syringes. I used it before moving to Syringes. All in all I like it.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 99 months ago (5/15/2007)0

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type II Report

Diagnosed T2 diabetic almost 5 yrs ago. Switched from NPH/Reg insulin to Lantus/Novolog Feb 2007. Since starting this combo, have gained over 15 lbs, and still counting. I am so very tired and feel exhausted every day, I have developed difficulty breathing, and my legs swell badly on a daily basis. Have had chest x-rays, blood work, nothing showing up. I have completely lost control of BS's. Have increased nightly dose to 88 units. Still wake up with fasting bs in 200's. Came across this site today, will be seeing Endo tomorrow. Anyone experience these symptoms? Will let you know what happens. Want off this crazy lantus ride, that's for sure if this is my problem.

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4 Stars

Posted 102 months ago (2/8/2007)4

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type I Report

Lantus Works My only con for this type of insulin is the low blood sugars. They are pretty often with this type of insulin.

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2.5 Stars

Posted 102 months ago (2/2/2007)2

Rated Lantus for Diabetes Mellitus Type I Report

glargine stole 2 years of my life. since my consultant put me onto glargine 2 years ago my general health has deteriorated so badly that i can not get out of bed in the mornings now and i just want to sleep all day. i used to be fit and healthy but after several blood tests my doctor has not been able to identify what is wrong with me. he has suspected depression or simply lethargy due to me being out of work. until now, i have never suspected the glargine as my hbac1's have been comparable to a non-diabetic, but after reading the reviews on this site it is too much of a coincidence.
i will get onto my consultant and arrange to change asap.

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